In this episode of The Personal Side of Business, we sit down with Deb and Chris Holbrook, the owners of a fast-growing culinary school in Salt Lake City that’s redefining how people learn to cook, connect, and build confidence.
From an intense 12-week Chef Bootcamp to date nights, team-building events, and youth programs, they’ve built a business centered around one powerful idea: community through food.
But behind the scenes, it’s not just about cooking…
It’s about:
Building a business from a small niche concept into a full culinary school
Learning to let go as an entrepreneur and trust your team
Understanding the business side of food (costs, pricing, profitability)
Why passion alone isn’t enough to succeed in the food industry
Teaching life skills and confidence through cooking—especially for the next generation
Whether you want to become a chef, start a food business, or just understand what it really takes to build something meaningful, this episode gives you a real, behind-the-scenes look.
⏱️ Timestamps
0:00 Intro
1:00 What SLICE Utah Actually Does
3:00 Cooking Classes, Date Nights & Events
6:00 How the Business Started
10:00 The Hard Truth About Entrepreneurship
14:00 Leadership, Growth & Letting Go
18:00 Advice for Aspiring Chefs & Business Owners
Learn More About SLICE Utah
www.sliceutah.com
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